From three C’s to five: how surety underwriting is evolving Jul 21, 2026 By John Thorpe, Regional Vice President, Prairies From the desk of a Western Canada underwriter, the current construction market is being shaped by a surge in Federal infrastructure spending, resulting in an escalation in project size and complexity. We have seen advances … Continued
The BUILD America 250 Act: What We Know and Why It Matters Jul 14, 2026 By: George James, Senior Vice President, Head of US Surety A key topic of discussion at the recent Surety & Fidelity Association of America (SFAA) Annual Meeting in Washington, D.C. was the proposed BUILD America 250 Act, an encouraging example … Continued
Trisura Renews IBAC Partnership for 2026 Jun 30, 2026 Toronto, June 29, 2026 – The Insurance Brokers Association of Canada (IBAC) is pleased to announce that Trisura Guarantee Insurance Company has maintained its support for the Broker Identity Program (BIP) at the Magenta Level. Trisura’s sponsorship will support IBAC’s Broker Identity Program (BIP), a national … Continued
Defend your business from cyberattacks with CyberSecure Canada Is your business prepared for battle? Oct 25, 2022 Battle against cyber criminals, that is. These modern-day pirates are multiplying on the digital high seas, targeting businesses large and small with a chilling array of assaults – disruptive hacks, malware, ransomware (demanding a ransom payment from their … Continued
Changes in Surety as the Construction Industry Rebounds Post Pandemic Oct 28, 2021 By: John Thorpe The Canadian construction industry has been remarkably resilient over the past 18 months and has enjoyed a surprisingly low number of contractor defaults notwithstanding the headwinds brought on by the pandemic. As we emerge from the pandemic, the surety … Continued
Cyber 2021: Unpacking the Industry’s Trends and Threats Oct 06, 2021 In a recent panel discussion, Trisura’s manager of professional solutions, Angela Feudo, shared insight about the cyber trends and issues the industry is facing today. This interview is part of a special report published by Insurance Business Canada. You can read the full report … Continued
Contractors in a Post-Pandemic World Mar 29, 2021 By: Sara Ametrano and Matt Baynton Picture this: it’s March 6th, 2020. There is a contagious virus wreaking havoc overseas, but in Canada it’s business as usual. We’re going to work, meeting family and friends at restaurants and even travelling. Then, a couple weeks later, we too … Continued
Cyber Security and COVID-19: What Everyone Needs to Know May 13, 2020 By: Sara Ametrano In these times of social distancing and working from home, it’s become even more crucial to ensure strong cyber security measures are in place for your business. Working from home can pose its own challenges and takes adjusting to; the … Continued
Navigating Business through a Global Pandemic: More Advice Related to Contractor Project Shutdown Apr 15, 2020 By: Victor A. Bandiera The following is third in a series of articles for contractors during these changing times. As more provinces and states close certain projects we want to provide some information regarding steps a contractor might consider. … Continued
Navigating Business through a Global Pandemic: More Advice for Contractors Apr 07, 2020 By: Stuart Detsky and Victor A. Bandiera In our last article we provided advice for contractors in order to minimize the impact of the pandemic on existing projects. In this article, we will provide advice to contractors who are intending to bid new work and/or … Continued